Articles Tagged ‘Sportsnet’

Jays fuel ratings boost for Sportsnet

How ’bout that local sports team? Jays average viewership was up 112% in August versus this time last year.

ICYMI: Ad blocking up, plus changes at TVB, Deloitte

In case you missed it: TVB restructures its research division; Blue Jay’s performance ups Sportsnet ratings and one-fifth of Canadians prefer to block their online ads.

Mobile TV fee dispute brews between Bell, Rogers

City has been dropped from Bell’s Mobile TV service and Sportsnet access reduced as the two companies fail to agree on rates.

Tennis toplines Sportsnet for Rogers Cup

The broadcaster is airing the tennis tournament on traditional and digital platforms, starting today.

ICYMI: Jays ratings up, Metroland’s investment

In case you missed it: Sportnet saw high ratings for the debut of the Jays new hurler and Metroland has invested in an automated financial advisor company.

NHL deal contributes to Rogers Media Q2 revenue increase

While overall profits dipped, the company’s media division saw revenue growth related to NHL, Sportsnet, the Jays and Next Media Canada.

Jays viewing up this spring: Sportsnet

The Rogers Media channel is having a record season of Blue Jays coverage and its primetime news show, Sportsnet Central is up 35% for the year to date.

ICYMI: Facebook’s election plans, people moves

In case you missed it: Facebook and CTV have partnered on exclusive content leading up to the October federal election and RadiumOne has a new director of sales.

Upfronts 2015: Rogers wants to go broad, and stay niche

The media co’s executives talk about plans for OMNI to break even and the strategy for City.

NHL Playoffs get Canadian boost

Ratings for the first round are up by double digits.

Rogers Q4 earnings drop, despite higher overall revenues

Gains in revenue from NHL licensing deal and Sportsnet properties offset continuing softness in print and TV advertising.

Gatorade doc gets the All-Star treatment

The sports drink co’s first taste of branded content has been picked up by Sportsnet.

Rogers’ City scores with NHL debut

The net hits a highnote with Hometown Hockey, earning over a million viewers for its pilot run.

Sportsnet hits audience record with Leafs home opener

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first home game against the Montreal Canadiens pulled in an average audience of 2.01 million.

A guide to NHL changes in Canada

With the puck now dropped on a new NHL season, a recap of how changes over the last year have impacted the league’s broadcasts in Canada.